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St. Thomas Syro Malabar Catholic Eparchy of Chicago USA

The official page of the Saint Thomas Syro Malabar Catholic Eparchy (Diocese) of Chicago USA, led by Bishop Mar Joy Alappat.

The Saint Thomas Eparchy of Chicago, USA, serves the Syro Malabar Catholics of the United States under the leadership of Bishop Mar Joy Alappat. The Syro Malalabar Church is one of the 23 Eastern Catholic Churches in communion with the Bishop of Rome, Holy Father Pope Mar Francis. DIOCESAN CURIA (ADMINISTRATION)
*The following diocesan bodies - under the direct supervision of Bishop - serve to sup

port all SyroMalabar parishes and missions:
Curia (Bishop, Vicar Generals, Chancellor, Procurator)
Eparchial Consultors
Eparchial Finance Council
Regional Directors
National Youth Apostolate
Diocesan IT Team
Diocesan Bulletin Committee
Pastoral (National) Council

08/17/2026

Join us tomorrow for our monthly DYA Intercession Call!

🗓️: Monday, August 17
🕘: 6 PM PST | 8 PM CST | 9 PM EST

08/05/2026

📢Calling all creatives! Looking for a way to get involved with DYA? Join the DYA Newsletter Team and help share the stories and events of youth and young adults across our Eparchy. Sign up today!

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08/02/2026

We joyfully welcome Fr. Kevin Mundackal as the new Director of DYA! Kevin Achan recently completed his higher studies at the Pontifical Oriental Institute of Religious studies in Kottayam. Please pray for Kevin Achan as he begins this role!

We also extend our heartfelt gratitude to Fr. Melvin Paul for his faithful service as the DYA Director for the past three years. Thank you Melvin Acha for all you have done for our youth. We will miss you! Please keep him in your prayers as he begins his higher studies at the Pontifical John Paul II Theological Institute in Rome.

07/22/2026

Join us next Monday for our monthly DYA Intercession Call!

🗓️: Monday, July 27
🕘: 6 PM PST | 8 PM CST | 9 PM EST

07/03/2026

Happy Feast of Dukhrana! Today we celebrate the faith that St. Thomas the Apostle brought to India, one that continues to be lived and shared through each generation. May his courage inspire us to boldly proclaim Christ wherever we are.

“My Lord and my God!” (John 20:28)

St. Thomas the Apostle, pray for us.

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day to all the incredible fathers and father figures in our community! Thank you for your love, sacrifice, and the many ways you reflect God’s care for your families.💙

St. Joseph, patron of fathers, pray for us.

06/15/2026

Congratulations to our newly ordained priests, Deacon Michael and Deacon Sam!

May the Lord strengthen you in your ministry and guide you as you serve His people with love and humility. Please keep our newly ordained priests in your prayers as they begin this beautiful vocation!

05/17/2026

Happy Ordination Anniversary to our dearest Melvin Achan! Thank you for your gift of priesthood, and for always supporting our youth apostolate!

05/15/2026

✨ Mama Mary’s Month✨
Our next Rosary call is going to be a little different! In honor of May, we’re inviting you to share your personal stories and reflections about Mary.

Join us for a beautiful night of prayer and community:
🗓 Monday, May 18
⏰ 9PM EST | 8PM CST | 6PM PST
Meeting ID:836 1072 1782
Passcode: 905225
Come to pray, come to share, or just come to listen. See you there! 🙏💙

04/20/2026

Join us today at 6pm PST - 8pm CST - 9pm EST for the monthly DYA Intercession call!

Address

310 W Lake Street
Elmhurst, IL
60126

Telephone

+13312252299

Website

http://www.stthomasdiocese.org/contact

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